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Ministerial Decision

Royal Commission for Al-Ula: Decision 48118 Licensing the Practice of Grazing Activities in the Regions Within the Geographical Jurisdiction of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula

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The Governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on Royal Order O/38 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [17 September 2020], which stipulates in clause First of it the approval of the Statute of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula, in the form attached to the exalted order,

and based on the provisions of clauses Third and Fourth of the mentioned royal order,

based on the provisions of article 4(7) of the Statute of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula, issued by virtue of clause First of the mentioned exalted royal order,

based on article 30 of the Environment Law issued by Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020],

after perusal of article 7 and article 9(14) of the Executive Regulation of Protected Areas issued by Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Decision 48824/1/1443 dated 5 Safar 1443 [12 September 2021],

after perusal of clause 62 of the Strategic Authorities Matrix issued by the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula Decision T/26/25 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [10 November 2025],

and based on the strategic objectives of the commission relating to the conservation of protected areas, and in a manner that contributes to the protection of lands and ecosystems within the reserves,

hereby decides

First

The practice of grazing activities in protected areas within the geographical scope of the jurisdiction of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula is hereby licensed in accordance with the following requirements:

1. Submitting the license application in accordance with the form specified by the commission for this purpose.

2. That the license applicant is a Saudi national.

3. Submitting proof of residence in Ula Governorate for a period of not less than one calendar year preceding the date of submitting the application, by means of certified official documents.

4. Submitting proof of the numbering of livestock in accordance with the procedures of the commission.

5. Providing proof of the health safety of livestock and accompanying animals, if any, in accordance with the procedures of the commission.

6. The period for each license must not exceed one Gregorian year.

7. That grazing takes place in the locations, areas, and times specified and published by the commission.

Second

Without prejudice to the provisions of article 7(5) of the Executive Regulation of Protected Areas, license applications, decisions on them, and the license period are hereby subject to the status of the protected area and its capacity, in a manner that achieves the objectives of protecting and preserving the environment.

Third

The provisions of clause First hereby apply to the following protected areas: Wadi Nakhlah, Hira Awird, Ghrameel, Hira Zabin, and any areas added to them in the future by a decision announced on the website of the commission or any other means it deems appropriate.

Fourth

The licensee shall comply with the provisions of the Environment Law, the Executive Regulation of Protected Areas, and the instructions issued by the commission or any of the relevant government entities.

Fifth

The commission shall publish the procedures for obtaining a license through its website or by any other means it deems appropriate.

Sixth

The chief executive officer may amend the conditions referred to in clause First or add to them as needed, and announce this on the website of the commission.

Seventh

This decision must be published on the website of the commission, and comes into force after the lapse of 60 days from the date of its publication. The chief executive officer may extend the mentioned period, when necessary, for a similar period.

Eighth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula
Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Capital Market Authority: Decision 3/106/2026 Adopting the Amendment to the Rules for the Registration of Auditors of Entities Subject to the Authority’s Supervision

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The Board of the Capital Market Authority,

based on the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree D/30 dated 2 Jumada Al-Thani 1424 [31 July 2003],

hereby decides

(a) The amendment to the Rules for Registering Account Auditors of Establishments Subject to the Supervision of the Authority is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached, and its name is amended to become the “Rules for Account Auditors of Establishments Subject to the Supervision of the Authority”. It comes into force from the date of its publication.

(b) The content of paragraph (a) of this decision must be announced on the websites of the authority and the Saudi Tadawul Company.

Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Quweiz

Issued on: 29 Tue
Corresponding to: 12 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5191 issued on 23 October 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 481533452 Adopting the Manual of Regulatory Controls for Trading in Camels

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, based on article 14(8) of the Agriculture Law,

and based on the submission of the Vice Minister in letter 481513418 dated 21 Safar 1448 [4 August 2026], regarding the draft Manual of “Regulatory Controls for Camel Trading”, and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Manual of Regulatory Controls for Camel Trading is hereby adopted in the form attached to the decision.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, and must be communicated to those concerned to implement it and act upon it.

May Allah provide success.

The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture

Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley

Issued on: 25 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 8 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5186 issued on 26 September 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture: Decision 481531028 Approving the Update of the Executive Regulation for the Sustainable Management of the Marine and Coastal Environment

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on article 48 of the Environment Law issued by Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020],

Royal Order 32043 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [29 November 2022], which directs the review of laws, regulations, decisions, and their equivalent related to violations and punishments,

President of the Royal Court Telegram 24261 dated 25 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [17 September 2025], regarding the issuance of the Marine Sustainability Regulation,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Sustainable Management of the Marine and Coastal Environment issued by Ministerial Decision 25964/1/1443 dated 17 Muharram 1443 [25 August 2021],

and based on the proposal of the Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The update to the Executive Regulation of the Sustainable Management of the Marine and Coastal Environment is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached to this decision.

Second

This regulation hereby replaces the Executive Regulation of the Sustainable Management of the Marine and Coastal Environment issued by Ministerial Decision 25964/1/1443 dated 17 Muharram 1443 [25 August 2021] and the schedule of violations and punishments of the regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 15029095 dated 4 Safar 1446 [8 August 2024].

Third

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, and must be communicated to those concerned to implement and act upon it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley

Issued on: 20 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 3 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture: Decision 481530197 Approving the Executive Regulation for Monitoring and Compliance with Water Efficiency and Conservation Standards

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on the Water Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020],
with reference to Ministerial Decision 25207748 dated 2 Ramadan 1446 [2 March 2025] approving the Executive Regulation for Monitoring and Compliance with Water Efficiency and Conservation Standards,

and Ministerial Decision 1514582 dated 3 Sha’ban 1447 [22 January 2026] authorizing the National Center for Water Efficiency and Conservation with the tasks of policing and investigating violations of the Executive Regulation for Monitoring and Compliance with Water Efficiency and Conservation Standards, and taking legal action in regard to them,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation for Monitoring and Compliance with Water Efficiency and Conservation Standards is hereby approved in the form attached to the decision.

Second

This decision repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it, and must be published in Umm Al-Qura Newspaper, and comes into force on the date of its entry into force.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley

Issued on: 19 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 2 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5177 issued on 14 August 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 1448-88-2 Amending the Fee Category for Customs Items

Arabic

The Minister of Finance,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority,

based on the powers granted to him,

after perusal of Royal Decree D/39 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [10 December 2020], which stipulates in clause First that it is permitted by a decision by the Minister of Finance, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, to amend the category of customs duties for the purpose of protecting and encouraging national industries and local agricultural products, in accordance with the ceilings to which the Kingdom has committed in the World Trade Organization,

and after reviewing the request of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources regarding amending the customs tariff category for a number of goods for the purpose of protecting and encouraging national industries.

hereby decides

First

The tariff category for customs items is hereby amended in accordance with the schedule attached to this decision, and in accordance with the ceilings to which the Kingdom has committed in the World Trade Organization.

Second

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication, and it must be communicated to whoever is required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority

# Customs Code Description New Customs Tariff Reason for Amending the Customs Tariff Category
1 151710900000 – – Other 10% For the purpose of protecting and encouraging national industries
2 732620300000 – – – Ties for animal feed 10% For the purpose of protecting and encouraging national industries

Issued on: 15 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 29 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 251-99-1448 Approving the Executive Procedures for the Controls on the Stay of Vehicles Registered in One of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Countries

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The Governor of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

in pursuance of the interest of work,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 637 dated 29 Sha’ban 1447 [17 February 2026] approving the Controls for the Stay of Vehicles Registered in one of the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

and after perusal of article 6 of the mentioned controls, which stipulates that the Governor of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, shall issue the necessary decisions to implement these controls,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Procedures for the Controls for the Stay of Vehicles Registered in One of the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf is hereby approved, in the form attached to this decision.

Second

Vehicles present within the Kingdom before the entry into force of the controls are hereby granted a rectification period of 90 days, calculated from the date of entry into force of the controls.

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of entry into force of the controls, and it must be communicated to those required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Governor
Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi

Issued on: 13 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 27 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Transport General Authority: Decision 4/2026/9/4 Approving the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Transporting Goods Via Motorcycles for Commercial Purposes

Arabic

The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of executive committee Recommendation 2/9/T/2026/4 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [7 June 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation for the Activity of Transporting Goods by Motorcycle for Commercial Purposes is hereby adopted in accordance with the form attached.

Second

Licenses are issued to practice the activity of transporting goods by motorcycle for commercial purposes up to a maximum date of 31 July 2028.

Third

The provisions of the regulation referred to in clause First of this decision hereby apply from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 12 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 26 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5176 issued on 7 August 2026.

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Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 238/99/1448 Implementing the Twenty-fifth Phase for Integrating Electronic Invoicing Systems

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The Governor of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the Electronic Invoicing Regulation issued by the board of directors of the authority Decision 2-6-20 dated 4 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [18 November 2020],
based on article 6(a) of the mentioned regulation,

and after perusal of Administrative Decision 19821 dated 15 Shawwal 1442 [27 May 2021] and its amendments, including the approval of the controls, requirements, technical specifications, and procedural rules necessary to implement the provisions of the Electronic Invoicing Regulation,

hereby decides

First

Taking into account the provisions of the commitment decisions to link the electronic invoicing systems previously issued by the authority, all persons registered with the authority for value-added tax purposes before the date of entry into force of this decision whose revenues exceed 187,500 (one hundred and eighty-seven thousand and five hundred) Saudi Riyals, and who are subject to the electronic invoicing regulation, shall commit to linking their electronic invoicing systems, sending electronic invoices and electronic notices, and sharing their data with the authority—as phase 25 of linking electronic invoicing systems with the systems of the authority—as of 1 February 2027.

Second

The authority shall notify persons who meet the criteria stipulated in clause First of this decision using the means of communication approved by the authority within the specified time period.

Third

This decision must be communicated to those required to implement it, and comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Governor
Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi

Issued on: 7 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 21 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5174 issued on 24 July 2026.

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Small & Medium Enterprises General Authority: Decision 26/3102 Regulatory Rules for Measuring the Size of the Establishment

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The Board of Directors of the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law in accordance with the statute of the authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 301 dated 11 Rajab 1437 [19 April 2016],

based on Council of Ministers Directive 142 dated 7 Ramadan 1447 [24 February 2026] regarding the use of the terms “day” and “working day” in laws, decrees, decisions, and other legal instruments, that public entities must review the texts and provisions that fall within the scope of the entity, and if there is a need to amend them, the legal procedures must be taken in accordance with the authority of the entity,

and after perusal and deliberation,
the board hereby decides

First

The definition of the term “day” is hereby added to the definitions article with the following text: “Day: A calendar day, whether or not it is a business day” in each of the following:

– The Governance Rules for Measuring the Size of Enterprises issued by Board of Directors Decision 1902/23 dated 12 Muharram 1445, corresponding to 30 July 2023.

– The Regulation Governing Business Incubators issued by Executive Committee Decision 4/1/2018 dated 21 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 corresponding to 8 January 2018.

– The Controls for Practicing Franchising Brokerage Activities issued by Board of Directors Decision 02/11/2021 dated 11 Muharram 1443 corresponding to 19 August 2021.

– The Regulation for Refunding Government Fees Paid by New Small and Medium Enterprises for the Financial Years 2024-2028, issued by Board of Directors Decision 06-1446 dated 2 Ramadan 1446 corresponding to 2 March 2025.

Second

The governor is hereby authorized to approve the amendments and publish them in accordance with the legal procedures.

Issued on: 5 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 19 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5185 issued on 18 September 2026.